Inflation Mexico 2001

Average inflation: 6.4%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 6.4%, far above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in January at 8.1%. The lowest inflation was in December at 4.4%.

Highest month
January: 8.1%
Lowest month
December: 4.4%
Difference
3.7 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 5.1%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 5.1%.

Highest increase
Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 5.1%
Lowest increase
Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 5.1%

Historical Context

Current inflation is 7.5% lower than the 5-year average of 13.9%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (6.4% in 2001).

5-year average
13.9%
10-year average
17.2%
All-time high (1987)
128.9%
All-time low (2001)
6.4%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2000, inflation has fallen by +3.1 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
-3.1 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
December: -4.6 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 4.4% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.

Purchasing Power

At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.

What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €106.40 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2001

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
5.1%
-1.3vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2000
January 8.1% -2.9
February 7.1% -3.4
March 7.2% -2.9
April 7.1% -2.6
May 7.0% -2.5
June 6.6% -2.8
July 5.9% -3.2
August 5.9% -3.2
September 6.1% -2.7
October 5.9% -3.0
November 5.4% -3.5
December 4.4% -4.6
Average 6.4%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 17/12/2025.

See also